Flawed in structure, but magnificent to play, Paradise is within touching distance of vital. [Feb 2008, p.62]

This is one tour that should definitely have been cancelled. [Apr 2008, p.82]

A great idea poorly delivered. [Apr 2008, p.70]

Despite the variety and potential, at its core Zero Gravity is glitchy and little fun. [Apr 2008, p.82]

When the effort it takes to move your ball five feet cold trigger an aneurism, it doesn't seem worth the hassle. [Nov 2007, p.82]

Time has moved on and, even with a few new twists, "Snake" hasn't aged well. [Jan 2008, p.79]

Using a tag team style with two characters on each side, and with solid combo and superior moves this is a far harder and ultimately more satisfying game than Capcom's "Vs" series. [Jan 2007, p.84]

Untamed is resting on its laurels and it shows. [Apr 2008, p.82]

Not one for loners, but a technical tour de force - one of the sharpest shooters on PS3. [Feb 2008, p.56]

Overall Five ace games in one box. The slowdown shouldn't stop you having an Orange Christmas.

It has some great ideas, but ruins them with mediocre shooting and a truly shocking frame-rate. [Apr 2008, p.76]

Looks brilliant for a downloadable game and there's tons to unlock too. [Mar 2008, p.80]

A crushing disappointment for fans of the book and film. Oh, and gamers generally, too. [Jan 2008, p.76]

Pure comedy, if not quite as fun as we'd expected. [Mar 2008, p.80]

Overall perhaps the best party game ever - if a little less cohesive than "Guitar Hero." Still, vital.

It has a certain nostalgia, but this fails to entertain long enough to demand a purchase. [Feb 2008, p.72]

Dreadful graphics and poor fighting mechanics. [Apr 2008, p.83]

The only thing less desirable than a 2D Star Trek strategy game in this day and age is a Jethro DVD covered in poo. [May 2008, p.79]

Shabby. [Jan 2008, p.66]

There's enough action here to distract, but compared to its peers TimeShift feels outdated. [Jan 2008, p.74]

Ignore the gore and this is an average shooter. [Feb 2008, p.78]

Uniquely entertaining, if cliched at times. [Jan 2008, p.60]

All the basic mechanics are there, but kinks in the design keep Creed from greatness. [Christmas 2007, p.22]

Still fun and still addictive, but the new grapple styles add little and the old flaws remain. [Dec 2007, p.68]

There's no excuse for the clumsy control system that saps the joy from the experience. [Jan 2008, p.79]

Bland characters, action-by-numbers. Easily the most disappointing game of 2007. [Christmas 2007, p.76]

Mixes superb visuals, a solid fighting system and some heart breaking drama. [Jan 2008, p.78]

A touch repetitive, but a confident, high speed, return to form for Need for Speed. [Christmas 2007, p.62]

Boss battles and ring collecting competitions are used to pad out the action, both of which are frustrating rather than fun and seem out of place with the rest of the game. [Jan 2008, p.80]

A very big, deep 2D scrapper. Not stunning, but worthy. [Aug 2007, p.78]

This is an action game with lots to get your teeth into, but you always feel reigned back by the fiddly controls. [Jan 2008, p.80]

An unavoidably bad game with shoddy design and a lame, thankless combat system. [Christmas 2007, p.68]

Buy it on a handheld. [May 2008, p.80]

Frustrating camera. [Jan 2008, p.76]

Stick to the first game. [Mar 2008, p.80]

Consign it to the scrap heap and be done with it. [Sept 2008, p.79]

Flawed, but if you're a fan of Warhammer, this is worth a look. [Jan 2008, p.80]

Overall Spices up the familiar format with a sprinkling of new ideas. The best Silent Hill game since SH3.

A so-so mix of tactics and chaotic combat. [Dec 2007, p.82]

If you've got even a passing interest in aircraft this is definitely worth a look. [Feb 2008, p.78]

Terrific games, but TCS is pointless if you've played them before. BUt it you haven't, get it. [Christmas 2007, p.66]

It's a tactical treat and a rather more accessible experience than previous games. [Christmas 2007, p.82]

A triumph of set-piece design, special effects and impeccable FPS action. Mindblowing. [Christmas 2007, p.56]

Just make sure the folk you get to play this with you are both young and undemanding. [Jan 2008, p.78]

A group of mates will have a good time, as ever.

There's not enough variety to grasp your attention. [Dec 2007, p.83]

One of the most polished, deep RPGs ever made, and on PSP it's better than ever. [Dec 2007, p.84]

Flimsy platforming and lame combat, but so funny it's hard to care. Fans will go nuts. [Christmas 2007, p.70]

The action is reasonably fast and smooth and the visuals are pleasingly brash and colourful. But, as an adult, this won't hold your attention for more than ten minutes. [Feb 2008, p.79]

It's more bad karaoke compilation than game. [Christmas 2007, p.82]

The gunplay is astonishingly entertaining, but Stranglehold sorely lacks any variety. [Nov 2007, p.70]

There's more to this than controversy. Intelligent, demanding brains, patience...and a strong stomach. [Sept 2007, p.76]

Overall Can't ride a bike? This is the next best thing. Can ride a bike? Guess what, it still is.

You don't particularly enjoy it, mind, you just get through it. [May 2008, p.80]

Overall Nothing much new - except for the most dazzling playlist to grace the series yet. Great.

A gimmick, yes, but a good one. While it lasts it's fun, but it needs more game modes. [Dec 2007, p.72]

A handful of original ideas lost in a thick mist of generic design, and lame scares. Oh, well. [Dec 2007, p.70]

Every slasher on PS3 is better than this, even "Genji." A ropey "God of War" tribute act. [Dec 2007, p.80]

It's hard. Harder than talking Dracula into a booking a beach holiday. [Mar 2008, p.80]

Intense, beautiful and accessible. A return to the series' roots and a stellar game indeed. [Nov 2007, p.22]

The best bike racer you're likely to find on PS2. [Dec 2007, p.83]

Surprisingly good fun. A tad easy and simplistic to play, but with loads of variety. [Dec 2007, p.78]

Simply one long fetch quest. [Christmas 2007, p.82]

SWAT is criminally start/stop. [Dec 2007, p.85]

A bumper package with some great new ideas, but rough around certain edges. [Dec 2007, p.74]

EA's more excessible and exciting Live is the team that makes the playoffs this year. [Feb 2008, p.78]

At a few measly quid on the Store, it's essential stuff. [Feb 2008, p.79]

Too simplistic to compete with "DiRT," but this is still an enjoyable, pure arcade racer. [Nov 2007, p.66]

There's still only about six hours of solo play here - hardly a good return on your 35 quid outlay. [Dec 2007, p.84]

Epic, tactical and polished - this will work your brain. [Nov 2007, p.82]

Unique combat, but lacks depth for an RPG and would benefit from bolder set pieces. [Nov 2007, p.80]

Overall Slow, predictable and does little to satisfy your footie needs. Disappointing.

Pretty much the same as "FIFA 07" but tighter and more feature-packed than ever. A good effort. [Nov 2007, p.76]

The high-speed action never takes its foot off the gas, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a reason to continue playing for long. [Dec 2007, p.85]

It all gets a bit dull. [Christmas 2007, p.82]

The D-pad has never felt so right for steering. [Dec 2007, p.78]

The complete package for any football-loving PSP owner. [Dec 2007, p.83]

Basic stuff, plus some monster riding. Ho hum. [Christmas 2007, p.82]

The rapid succession of games may be suited for handheld play, but they lack the variety to remain compelling. [Aug 2007, p.78]

More kiddie button-bash than pub-quiz. [Nov 2006, p.86]

It's not the giant leap we expected after Dark Mirror, but it's still beautiful and definitely worth checking out. [Jan 2008, p.64]

It's linear and not much happens, but flicking between characters adds variation and the cut-scenes are nicely tongue-in-cheek. [Dec 2007, p.82]

An excellent sim let down by too-strong defenders. [Jan 2008, p.80]

If you're passionate about basketball, this is as comprehensive a sim as you could hope for. [Nov 2007, p.84]

The real genius behind SNATWE comes in the creation of your battleunits. [July 2008, p.78]

If you demand a game hold your hand, this might not be truly essential, but if you're seeking the ultimate toy set to flex your imagination, Skate is the perfect way of letting go.

You'll get a kick from smashing the bones of your ragdoll men. [Christmas 2007, p.82]

It's fun while it lasts, but is more of a distraction - or even an interactive screensaver - than a proper game. [Dec 2007, p.84]

The random levels are gone, but the blandness remains. [June 2008, p.84]

More like a third-person shooter and this works to its benefit. [Nov 2007, p.83]

Hugely samey and mostly joyless. [Nov 2007, p.84]

It follows the 'bigger' and 'more' rules of a sequel, while neglecting the 'better' bit. [Jan 2008, p.80]

Great, awful, exhilarating and painful, all in one. You'll weep with joy, or just plain weep. [Oct 2007, p.74]

A must download. Excellent fun, all in all. [Dec 2007, p.84]

For all its showboating, this is an average action game with few standout moments. [Nov 2007, p.74]

Excellent graphics, sound and handling make this a great choice for newbies and purists alike. [Oct 2007, p.64]

The control system is the game's biggest success. [Nov 2007, p.83]

Solid, slightly humdrum. [Jan 2008, p.78]